Centre offers discussion on student protests in Lok Sabha

The government on Monday offered to hold a discussion on student protests in Lok Sabha, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju saying in the House that Home Minister Amit Shah would respond to the debate.

Later, the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, was passed without debate amid continued sloganeering by opposition MPs and the House was adjourned for the day.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rijiju urged the Opposition not to walk out when Shah responds, saying the government was ready to give a detailed reply on the issue.

“The Congress party and Rahul Gandhi have



been demanding a statement from Amit Shah from day one. The government is ready to hold a discussion on the issue of students and give a detailed response,” Rijiju said.

“I request the Congress party not to walk out during his statement. It should not be scared,” he said.

Opposition MPs trooped into the well carrying placards and raised slogans as proceedings continued to be disrupted.

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair when the House reassembled at 2 pm, said the government had agreed to the opposition’s demand and urged members to restore order in the House.